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Afghanistan: the West fails - a win for China and Russia? The views from Beijing and Moscow
Afghanistan: der Westen scheitert - China und Russland gewinnen? Der Blick aus Peking und Moskau
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Russia and China are seen as the main beneficiaries of the Western withdrawal from Afghanistan regarding their political influence and potential exertion of power. In both the Chinese and Russian debate, however, alongside triumphant comments about Western failure, serious concerns about the regiona... view more
Russia and China are seen as the main beneficiaries of the Western withdrawal from Afghanistan regarding their political influence and potential exertion of power. In both the Chinese and Russian debate, however, alongside triumphant comments about Western failure, serious concerns about the regional security situation are being voiced. Western actors should seek a more nuanced understanding of Beijing's and Moscow's perspectives. This could also lead to opportunities for cooperation that would serve to stabilise Central Asia and Afghanistan. In view of the intensifying global systemic rivalry, however, the scope for cooperation will remain limited. (author's abstract)... view less
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
Afghanistan; NATO; Truppenabzug aus dem Ausland; Regierungswechsel/Machtwechsel; Taliban; Wirkung/Auswirkung; Volksrepublik China; Russische Föderation; Regionale Außenpolitik einzelner Staaten; Regionale Sicherheitspolitik von Staaten; Außenpolitische Interessen; Sicherheitspolitische Interessen; Regionalinteressen; Regionale internationale Sicherheit; Zentralasien; Wahan; Bedrohungsvorstellungen (Sicherheitspolitik); Militanter Islam; Herrschaftsstrukturen im internationalen System; Strukturveränderungen im internationalen System; Vereinigte Staaten; Status und Rolle im internationalen System; Xinjiang Uygur; Uiguren; Internationaler Terrorismus; Terrorismusbekämpfung; Ad-Daula al-Islamiya/Daʿiš
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
5 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 50/2021
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2021C50
ISSN
2747-5107
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications